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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.69, 1,332.59 and 733.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.69, 1,332.59 and 733.86 is: 1,099.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.69 : 1,332.59 = 733.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.69/1,332.59 = 733.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.69x = 1,332.59 × 733.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.69x = 977,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,930.83/889.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.18

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